STtalks #389 - The Slick Difference from STgenetics® with Sara Westberry, Kevin Ziemba & Yuri Utsunomiya
About this episode
This episode explores the genetics of heat-tolerant cattle and the significance of the slick gene for productivity in challenging climates.
In this STtalks we learn more about the genetics behind heat-tolerant cattle by diving into the slick gene. The group outlines how slick was introduced into the Holstein breed, and why heat tolerance matters for productivity in tropical and heat-stress regions. They also cover potential benefits for Beef on Dairy calves, recent progress in building higher-merit slick sire lines, and practical implementation using genomic testing, STrategy™, and Chromosomal Mating® to track and increase slick frequency over time.
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